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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.27, 33.41 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.27, 33.41 and 8.74 is: 13.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.27 : 33.41 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.27/33.41 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.27x = 33.41 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.27x = 291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.95/22.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.11

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